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6 Great Reasons to Live in Tonawanda, NY

Tonawanda is a small city on the banks of the historic Erie Canal. Residents here can enjoy nearby city life while still enjoying country living. Buffalo is only ten miles away but the tree-lined streets and open space of Tonawanda make it feel like a world away. Cute suburban neighborhoods such as Lincoln Park and Kenilworth have comfortable homes for rent, or rent to own, and still offer an easy drive into the city. Here are a few more good reasons to live in Tonawanda.

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Live in a 'Best Of' Town! Tonawanda is consistently touted as the 'Best Of' something! In 2010 it was featured on Business Week's list of the best places in the United States to raise your kids. Kenmore, a village in Tonawanda, was rated 'Best Of' western New York's communities by Business First.

Water, Water Everywhere! The Erie Canal on the north side of town was called the Eighth Wonder of the World when it was built in 1825. The waterway, which connects the Lake Erie and the Great Lakes to the Hudson River gave a major boost to the economy of the area and the United States. The Niagara River forms the western border of town which leads to Niagara Falls, only fourteen miles away.

A top ten neighborhood! Not only is Tonawanda a great place to live, the village of Kenmore was named by the American Planning Association as One of the Top Ten Great Neighborhoods in the United States. Since 1899, this historic village, which is part of Tonawanda, has provided locals with unique shops and restaurants like Amici's Italian and Star of India.

Home values are rising! Tonawanda seems to have weathered the economic storm, with home values rising 4.8 percent, in the last year. The town is home to almost 32,000 people, many of whom are enjoying watching their property investments grow. Neighborhoods such as Lincoln Park and Kenilworth are worth exploring for their convenient access to town.

High ownership and occupancy! When it comes to buying a home, these are two qualities you want to see in the community. Tonawanda is a stable and desirable town that boasts a 69.58 percent ownership rate and a vacancy rate of 4.14 percent. Outlying neighborhoods such as Brighton and Parkview are popular for their open space and proximity to water such as Tonawanda Creek.

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